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What is the definition of Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis?
Infant epilepsy with migrant focal crisis is a very rare inherited (genetic) disorder characterized by early-onset (first few weeks of life to 6 months of age) seizures with migrating, continuous muscle spasms (myoclonus) and progressive brain damage (encephalopathy).
What are the symptoms of Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis?
Symptoms of infant epilepsy with migrant focal (one side of the brain) crisis include early-onset seizures with migrating, continuous muscle spasms (myoclonus). Later, generalized tonic-clonic (both sides of the brain) seizures appear, along with the development of progressive brain damage (encephalopathy), muscle weakness, and degenerative disease of the nervous system (ataxia). The generalized tonic-clonic seizures progressively increase in frequency and may occur up to 100 times a day. Babies with infant epilepsy with migrant focal crisis achieve very little developmental progress.
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What are the current treatments for Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis?
Treatment of infant epilepsy with migrant focal crisis includes the use of different anti-seizure medications, and may also include rarer drugs, such as stiripentol, triple bromdides, or quinidine. Other treatments for infant epilepsy with migrant focal crisis may include ketogenic diet; steroids, such as prednisolone, adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH), or tetracosactide; or vagus nerve stimulation (VNS).
Who are the top Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis Local Doctors?
Advanced in Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis
Dr. Gregory K. Bergey
Neurology
Advanced in Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis
Dr. Gregory K. Bergey
Neurology
600 N Wolfe St, 
Baltimore, MD 
 (1.2 mi)
410-955-9441
Languages Spoken:
English
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Gregory Bergey is a Neurologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Bergey and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, Osteotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

Advanced in Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis
Dr. Ronald P. Lesser
Neurology
Advanced in Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis
Dr. Ronald P. Lesser
Neurology
600 N Wolfe St, 
Baltimore, MD 
 (1.2 mi)
410-955-9441
Languages Spoken:
English
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Ronald Lesser is a Neurologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Lesser and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE).

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis
Dr. Mahwish Ali
Internal Medicine
Experienced in Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis
Dr. Mahwish Ali
Internal Medicine

St Paul Place Specialists Inc

301 Saint Paul St, 
Baltimore, MD 
 (0.2 mi)
410-659-2800
Languages Spoken:
English
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Mahwish Ali is an Internal Medicine provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Ali and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis. Her top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Cirrhosis, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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